Bumps on the head after a fall
If you've fallen on your head and then have bumps on your head, treat the bumps first and then observe yourself afterwards.
What you need:
- Cooling bag
- Arnica Globulis
Bumps on the head occur whenever you hit your head or have fallen on your head. They occur because fluid, and sometimes even blood, builds up under the injured tissue. Caution is always required after such an accident, because a concussion could also have occurred.
Here's what to do with bumps on your head
- Treat the bump first. Put a cooling bag on the spot. If the bump is small, you can also take a tablespoon and press it onto the bump - pressing will reduce the bump.
- If available, take Medication. There are some that help very well against swelling. Continue the treatment until the swelling has subsided.
- If a blood blister has formed, see a doctor. It may be that this has to be opened.
- Watch your body. Do you have headache, do you feel dizzy, have you vomited or even passed out after the accident? Then see a doctor - you may have a concussion. This must be treated by a doctor.
- As a rule, bumps are not bad and an adult can easily put them away. However, if the victim is a child, always consult a doctor if the impact on the head is more severe.
- A bump should always feel hard. If you get the impression that it is soft and spongy, see a doctor.
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Basically, bumps on the head aren't bad, and everyone carries several bumps around with them over the course of a lifetime. But you should always see a doctor if the bump feels strange, looks strange, or other symptoms occur.
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